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Dorset Athletics Athletics Clubs Dorset Running Clubs Dorset Dorset County Athletics Dorset County Athletics Association (DCAA) aims to promote, organise and host county-wide athletics competitions for individuals within Dorset in track and field, combined events, cross country and other athletics disciplines. It arranges, supports and promotes the attendance of Dorset County teams at regional and national championships. County Championships DCAA organises county championships in track & field, cross country, road racing and sportshall. Find out more by following these links: Track & Field Cross Country Road Racing Sportshall Committee and constitution The DCAA is run by a committee of dedicated volunteers taken from the county's main athletics clubs. President Vacant Chair Andy Howse Vice Chair Charlotte Phillips Secretary Jemma Bates Assistant Secretary Hazel Bates Treasurer Vacant Officials Secretary Hazel Bates Road Running Secretary Vacant Team Manager (T&F) Charlotte Phillips (seniors), Andy Howse (juniors) Team Manager (XC) Vacant (womens), Phil York (mens) Team Manager (Road) Vacant Sportshall Organiser Lindsay Hole Sportshall Team Manager Robin James Schools Liaison Gavin Rusling Statistician Robin James, Charlotte Phillips Championships Secretary (T&F) Hazel Bates, Juliet Dobson, Robin James Championships Secretary (XC) Philip York Welfare Officer Glyn Davies Minute Secretary Robin James DCAA constitution

Team Dorset Athletics Network TDAN Team Dorset Athletics Team Dorset Athletics Network (TDAN) supports six major Dorset athletics clubs (Bournemouth AC, Dorchester AC, Poole AC, Poole Runners, Weymouth St Paul’s Harriers & AC and Wimborne AC) in coach and athlete development, the recruitment of volunteers, facilitating satellite clubs across the county, increasing sporting participation and encouraging inclusive athletics. Four of the six clubs (Dorchester AC, Poole AC, Poole Runners and Wimborne AC) form a composite Team Dorset team which competes in various track and field leagues. Team Dorset Clubs TDAN supports six major Dorset athletics clubs. Find out more about them by following these links: BAC DAC PAC PR WSPH WAC Team Dorset in competition The Team Dorset Composite Team is comprised of athletes from Dorchester AC, Poole AC, Poole Runners and Wimborne AC and competes in two track & field leagues: UK Youth Development League (for Under 14s and Under 16s) and Southern Athletics League (for Under 18s, Under 20s, Seniors and Veterans). Follow this link to find out more: Team Dorset Composite Team Committee and constitution TDAN is run by a committee of dedicated volunteers taken from the six member clubs. The key committee members are: Chair Andy Howse Vice Chair Charlotte Phillips Secretary Jemma Bates Assistant Secretary Hazel Bates Treasurer Glyn Davies Network coordinator Lindsay Hole Minute Secretary Ro bin James Club representatives: Bournemouth AC Juliet Dobson, Robin James Dorche ster AC Mike Furse, Steve Harley Poole AC Bryan Murray, Nigel Harding Poole Runners Haydn Morris, Charlotte Phillips Weymouth St Paul's Pete Clarke, Jan Westhenry Wimborne AC Glyn Davies, Paul Hine TDAN constitution

Dorset Athletics Team Dorset Athletics Network Team Dorset Dorset County Athletics Association Dorset Schools Athletic Association DSAA DCAA TDAN Latest news from across the Dorset county athletics network Track & Field RESULTS: Dorset U10/U12 Open on Sunday 24th May The first fixture of a new competition for school years 3-6 was held at Ashdown track, Poole. Follow this link to see the results and to register for the second fixture which will take place on 9th August at Kings Park: Details Track & Field RESULTS: Dorset County T&F Championships on Sunday 10th May A very successful county championships was held at the Ashdown track, Poole. Results are available by following this link to Roster Athletics: Results Track & Field RESULTS: Dorset County Steeplechase Championships on Saturday 9th May Dorset county steeplechase events were held as part of the Somerset County T&F championships in Yeovil on Saturday 9th May. Results are available on Roster Athletics: Results Officiating EA information on officiating England Athletics has produced a set of very helpful guides to the different track & field officiating roles plus details on training and qualifications. Officiating AGM dates Dorset County AA and Team Dorset AN AGMs on 22nd April The Dorset County Athletics Association and Team Dorset Athletic Network AGMs will be held on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 7pm at Team Dorset HQ, Ashdown Athletics Track, Poole. DCAA TDAN Sportshall Results of Dorset County Sportshall championships on 25th January To view the results of the county championships at Canford School follow this link and click on the County Champs tab: Results Cross Country Results of fourth Wessex cross country race and Dorset County Championships on 14th December The results are accessible via the cross country section of the website. Select Fixture 4 for Wessex race results including final league standings. Select County Championships for the Dorset results. Results Upcoming Fixtures Calendar of Dorset cross country, Sportshall and road races Follow this link for a calendar of the main cross country, Sportshall and road race fixtures for Dorset clubs and athletes for the period September 2025 to March 2026. Calendar Athletics needs YOU! Offering volunteer opportunities across Dorset We are run by volunteers and more are needed to support our commitment to our athletes Volunteering Archived news

Dorset Track & Field Clubs Track and Field Bournemouth, Poole, Wimborne, Weymouth and Dorchester Athletics for kids Athletics clubs Track & Field For information on schools track & field competition please visit the Dorset Schools Athletic Association DSAA Six track and field clubs in Dorset Dorset has six main athletics clubs that can help you prepare for, and compete in, track & field events, be it sprints, endurance, throws or jumps. All have senior and junior sections. Follow these links to see what they can offer: BAC DAC PAC PR WSPH WAC Dorset County Track & Field Championships The Dorset County Track & Field Championships are held in May each year at either the Kings Park athletics track in Bournemouth or Ashdown in Poole. You do not have to be a member of a club to enter but must be either resident in Dorset or have been born in Dorset to qualify. The youngest age group in the Championships is Under 12. A Quadkids (Under 10) event is held at the same time as the Championships. Medals and trophies are awarded for event and category winners. The 2026 Dorset County Track & Field Champs were held on Sunday 10th May at Ashdown, Canford Heath. F ollow the link to Roster Athletics for results. Results Dorset U10/U12 Open events A new competition for school years 3-6 with two fixtures in Dorset (24th May at Ashdown and 9th August at Kings Park) and a final against Somerset (12th September in Yeovil). Under 10s may enter the Quadkids competition which comprises 50m, 400m, Long Jump and Vortex Throw. Under 12s – Maximum three events from: 75m, 150m, 600m or 1200m, 75m Hurdles (Boys), 70m Hurdles (Girls), Long Jump, High Jump, Hammer, Javelin, Discus and Shot. Para Athlete track events: Frame Runners Under 10s – 50m and Under 12s - 75m and 150m. Wheelchair Racers: Under 10s – 50m and 400m. Under 12s - 75m, 150m and 600m. Entries 09/08 Results 24/05 U10 Girls Results 24/05 U10 Boys Results 24/05 U12 Track and Field Leagues Dorset athletics clubs compete in a number of track & field leagues. Click on the buttons to find out more about these leagues and which clubs take part. Wessex Young Athletes League UK Youth Development League Southern Athletics League South West Athletics League National Athletics League Team Dorset Youth Development League Southern Athletics League Team Dorset Composite Team The Team Dorset Composite Team is comprised of athletes from Dorchester AC, Poole AC, Poole Runners and Wimborne AC and competes in two track & field leagues: the UK Youth Development League (for Under 14s and Under 16s) and the Southern Athletics League (for Under 18s, Under 20s, Seniors and Veterans) UK Youth Development League Team Dorset competes in the Lower Age Group (Under 14s and Under 16s) of the Southern region of UKYDL for track & field. Invitations for athletes to compete for Team Dorset come via their club managers. Team Coordinator: Emma Plimmer Club managers: Colin Moors (Poole AC), Fran Christopher/Trish Woollard (Poole Runners), Lucy Ladrowski (Wimborne AC), Jackie Cameron (Dorchester AC) 2026 fixtures: Sunday 3rd May (Chichester) Sunday 31st May (Portsmouth) Saturday 18th July (Salisbury) Saturday 1st August (Southampton) About the YDL Southern Athletics League Team Dorset competes in Division 3 West of the Southern Athletics League for track & field. This is for Under 18s, Under 20s, Seniors and Veterans. Invitations for athletes to compete for Team Dorset come via their club managers. Team Manager: Dave Pearson Club managers: TBC (Dorchester AC), Jamie Grose (Poole AC), Lea Short (Poole Runners), Dave Pearson (Wimborne AC). 2026 fixtures: Saturday 16th May (Poole) Sunday 21th June (Aldershot) Sunday 19th July (Andover) Saturday 8th August (Aldershot) About the SAL Wessex Young Athletes Track & Field League The Wessex League is one of the main opportunities for young athletes in the county to compete in track & field. The league includes clubs from Dorset, Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey and Wiltshire with 24 clubs taking part in 2025. Each club competes in four fixtures typically from April to July. Athletes compete in age groups: Under 12, Under 14, Under 16 and Under 18 with Under 20s able to take part as non-scorers. All participation is arranged via member clubs. Five of the six of Dorset's T&F clubs compete in the Wessex League. Find out more UK Youth Development League In January 2013, through an initiative set up by UK Athletics, the existing National Junior Athletic League and the National Young Athletics League amalgamated to form the UK Youth Development League for athletes under 20 years of age. The League is divided geographically (Northern, Midland and Southern) and by age group (Lower Age Group for Under 14/Under 16 and Upper Age Group for Under 18/Under 20). In 2026 Team Dorset and Bournemouth AC will compete in Division 1B of the Southern Region for the Lower Age Group. Bournemouth AC will also competes in Division 1E of the Southern Region of the Upper Age Group. Info on UK YDL South West Athletics League The South West Athletics League comprises clubs from across the counties of the south west of England. Typically four fixtures take place across the track & field season, all at Exeter Harrier's track in Exeter. Competition takes place in age groups from Under 14 through to Senior/Veteran. Dorchester, Poole AC, Poole Runners and Wimborne AC currently participate in this league. Info on SWAL Southern Athletics League The Southern Athletics League is the area track & field league for clubs in the South of England Athletics Association region that wish compete with joint male and female teams of Under 18, Under 20 and Seniors/Veterans. The league is divided into three divisions, each of which has sub-divisions by geography. For 2026 clubs will compete in four fixtures spread across the season. Bournemouth AC competes in Division 2 South West and Team Dorset in Division 3 West of the SAL. Info on SAL National Athletics League The National Athletics League includes many of the top track & field clubs from across the whole of the United Kingdom. Established in 2019, the league has 32 member clubs. There are two divisions: the Premiership involving eight clubs and the Championship with 24 clubs. The Championship is itself split into four regions (North, South, East and West) each comprised of six clubs. Bournemouth AC competes in the Championship Division West. Info on NAL

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Athletics Coaching Athletics Dorset Dorset Athletics Coaching Sports coaching Athletics coaches Dorset Coaching A highly rewarding activity Athletics coaching is at the heart of our sport. It ensures that clubs provide junior and senior athletes with appropriate guidance on how to train and compete safely and effectively. Coaches give their pupils the best chance to improve, be it learning a new skill, beating a personal best or winning a competition. They love their sport and thrive on helping people meet their goals. You can begin your coaching career as an unqualified helper at a club. However, we would urge you to get on the coaching pathway and gain qualifications to better support athletes. England Athletics runs many courses which allow you to become an effective and qualified coach. Dorset Athletics and your local club can help you on this coaching journey. Check out the information below. The coaching pathway There are two main paths in athletics coaching: off track and track & field. Off track coaches are qualified to lead running groups on the road and cross country. If you regularly run with a club around your local area and want to coach a group then you will need to take a course to become qualified as a Leader in Running Fitness (LiRF) and then a Coach in Running Fitness (CiRF). The track & field pathway allows you to work with junior and senior athletes in the T&F environment. The first level of qualification is Coaching Assistant which allows you to teach the basics of running, jumping and throwing. The next level is Athletics Coach which additionally teaches physical preparation and core technical knowledge across seven events. An Athletics Coach will specialise in throws, jumps, sprints/hurdles or endurance. Eventually an Athletics Coach can qualify as an Event Group Coach specialising in one of those four areas. Click on these buttons to find out more about these qualifications: Leader in Running Fitness Coaching Assistant Athletics Coach Coaching courses Coaching courses near you Click here to find out about coaching courses in the local area:

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Sportshall Dorset Sportshall Athletics Running for kids Dorset Athletics for kids Dorset Athletics Poole, Bournemouth, Wimborne, Dorchester, Weymouth Indoor athletics Dorset Sportshall An indoor competition for young athletes Sportshall is a lively competition format designed to give young athletes the opportunity to compete indoors throughout the winter. Under 11s, Under 13s and Under 15s take part in running and field events. The races include individual 2, 4 and 6 lap races with each lap defined as two lengths of the sportshall with turns off angled turn boards at each end. There are also team relays and obstacle races. Field events include speed bounce, vertical jump, hi-stepper, standing long jump, standing triple jump, balance beam, target throw, chest push and javelin. Dorset Sportshall League The six main track & field clubs in the county (Bournemouth AC, Dorchester AC, Poole AC, Poole Runners, Weymouth St Paul's Harriers & AC and Wimborne AC) compete in the Dorset Sportshall League which consists on three or four fixtures from November to January each year. These take place in the sportshall at Canford School in Canford Magna. The first fixture of the 2025/26 Dorset Sportshall League will be on 18th October. If you are interested in competing then please speak to one of the six clubs. Contact the clubs 2025/26 prospectus Match 1 Match 2 Match 3 County championships 2025/26 Dorset Sportshall League - Match 1 Date: 18th October 2025 Time: 1.45pm to 4pm (Arrival from 1.15pm) Venue: Canford School, Canford Magna, Wimborne BH21 3AD Entry via your club Team Manager Match 1 results 2025/26 D orset Sportshall League - Match 2 Date: 22nd November 2025 Time: 1.45pm to 4pm (Arrival from 1.15pm) Venue: Canford School, Canford Magna, Wimborne BH21 3AD Entry via your club Team Manager Match 2 results 2025/26 D orset Sportshall League - Match 3 Date: 3rd January 2026 Time: 1.45pm to 4pm (Arrival from 1.15pm) Venue: Canford School, Canford Magna, Wimborne BH21 3AD Entry via your club Team Manager Match 3 results 2025/26 D orset Sportshall Dorset County Championships Date: 24th January 2026 Time: 1.45pm to 4pm (Arrival from 1.15pm) Venue: Canford School, Canford Magna, Wimborne BH21 3AD Entry via your club Team Manager £5 per entrant payable to DCAA on the day of competition County results Dorset County Sportshall Championships The final fixture of the Dorset Sportshall League each year forms the County Championships. This is normally at the end of January. Competitors must be either resident in Dorset or have been born in Dorset to qualify. Entries are organised by the participating clubs and championship competitors must pay a small additional fee on the day to take part. Winners of events in each age category receive certificates. 2025 results 2024 results 2024/25 2023/24 2022/23 Dorset Sportshall League Results 2024/25 Match 2 results Match 3 results Match 1 results Match 4 results Dorset Sportshall League Results 2022/23 Match 1 results Match 2 results Match 3 results Dorset Sportshall League Results 2023/24 Match 1 results Match 2 results Match 3 results Match 4 results South West Sportshall Championships The best Sportshall competitors from across Dorset have the chance to compete for their county at the regional championships which usually take place in Paignton, Devon. Dorset teams are selected by managers from across the participating clubs who look at results from the league fixtures and county championships. The atmosphere in the sportshall at the regionals is electric and the competition hot! The Southwest Regional Final were on 16th March 2025 at Torbay Leisure Centre, Penwill Way, Clennon Valley, Paignton TQ4 5JR, UK. 2025 results

Athletics Volunteers Volunteering Dorset Volunteer opportunities Dorset Volunteering Poole Volunteer Bournemouth Volunteering Dorchester Volunteering Weymouth Club support Making our athletics clubs work Dorset's athletics clubs are run by dedicated volunteers. If you don't feel you have the time or inclination to coach or officiate there are plenty of roles for you at your local club, all of which will have a positive impact on developing the sport for its members. Some of these include: chair vice chair treasurer fixtures secretary secretary membership secretary general committee member competition manager training administrator Whether you can spare one hour per week, one day per week or one day per month, we would love to hear from you. Speak to your local athletics club if you are interested in joining their team of volunteers. Contact a club Dorset Athletics can offer volunteering opportunities in: Bournemouth, Dorchester, Poole, Wimborne and Weymouth. Our clubs are run by unpaid volunteers and more people are needed to support our commitment to athlete development across Dorset. Please get in touch to find out more!

Find out more Dorset Schools Athletic Association (DSAA) organises county-wide schools athletics competitions within Dorset across the athletics disciplines and arranges, supports and promotes attendance of Dorset County schools teams at regional and national championships.